Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
30 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
US plans more missile systems in Philippines despite China's alarmThe United States plans to enhance its missile presence in the Philippines. This move aims to counter aggression in the South China Sea. Bo...
18 Feb, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
US will build repair facilities for the Philippine navy near the disputed South China SeaThe U.S. Navy will build two boat repair and maintenance facilities in Palawan, a Philippine province bordering the South China Sea, amidst...
16 Jul, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
Japan backs close security ties with India, South Korea in Indo-PacificJapan supports close security cooperation with South Korea and India in the Indo-Pacific to counter China. This comes after the Philippines...
25 Mar, 2025, 05.40 PM IST
Philippines, United States to sign military intelligence-sharing dealThe Philippines and the United States are set to ink a military intelligence-sharing agreement, bolstering their security partnership. The ...
18 Nov, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
US boosting alliance with the Philippines with military funding and pact amid concern over ChinaUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are set to announce USD 500 million in military funding to boost Ph...
30 Jul, 2024, 08.09 AM IST
Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over ChinaJapan and the Philippines signed a landmark defense pact allowing Japanese forces to conduct joint military exercises, including live-fire ...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
US, Australian and Philippine forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China SeaIn a demonstration of military might, forces from the United States, Australia, and the Philippines conducted a joint exercise involving ro...
08 May, 2024, 01.51 PM IST
Joe Biden to host Philippines, Japan leaders on April 11: White HouseUS President Joe Biden plans a trilateral summit with Philippines and Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties against China. The leaders aim ...
19 Mar, 2024, 07.14 AM IST
US displays firepower in combat drills with PhilippinesThe US and Filipino forces have conducted combat drills firing anti-tank missiles and demonstrating other weapons including sniper rifles a...
13 Apr, 2023, 07.07 PM IST
US to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fearThursday's announcement comes as tensions between China and Taiwan have risen. China claims the self-ruled island as its own territory - to...
02 Feb, 2023, 06.26 PM IST
Philippines expands US access to military basesBeijing's growing assertiveness on Taiwan and its building of bases in the disputed South China Sea have given fresh impetus to Washington ...
02 Feb, 2023, 11.07 AM IST
India’s Citizenship Amendment Act is a domestic matter: Russia“The Indian government is well aware of the Russian position on the issue of CAA. It is a domestic matter for India and Russia does not com...
23 Dec, 2019, 07.14 PM IST
China to build atoll with airstrip in South China Sea: ReportThe US and the Philippines began joint patrols in the South China Sea in March, US defence chief Ash Carter said during his latest visit to...
25 Apr, 2016, 06.36 PM IST